RT @ICBA: From today's @FinancialCmte hearing: “When we look at the footprint of small businesses in this country, which is unlike anywhere…

Thank you to @RepFrenchHill for kicking off the 119th Congress with the first @FinancialCmte hearing focusing on community banking. I’m excited and honored to highlight the vital role of community banks and the policies needed to ensure their continued strength. Tune in: #BankLocal Hearing Entitled: Make Community Banking Great Again | Financial Services Committee

Today's executive order freezing new federal rulemakings allows for a recalibration of regulations affecting real Americans. @ICBA looks forward to working with the @realDonaldTrump and Congress to unleash the power of #communitybanking.

2024 may be winding down, but the wave of taxpayer-subsidized credit union takeovers of #communitybanks continues, pushing this year's record to 22. Congress must act! #SomethingIsWrong

This year, we have made essential headway on several policy fronts heading into a new Congress and administration while providing many valuable resources to @ICBA members. Let’s continue working to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish:

In defense of #communitybanks, I'll always point out the moral hazard created by too-big-to-fail institutions as noted in my @WSJ article response:

The CFPB overdraft rule will have unintended consequences for consumers who rely on this service. We call on the incoming administration and Congress to overturn this faulty rulemaking. See ICBA's full statement:

What an inspiring example of community partnership, @Reliabank! 👏 Community banks like yours showcase the heart of what we do—serving others and strengthening our communities. Thank you for making a difference with @VOAGreaterGoods! 💙 #CommunityBanking #BetterTogether

Branches don't make community banks. Policymakers should address reg burden and level the playing field to protect community banks that offer stability, reinvestment, and true relationship banking, @LucasNWhite shares in @BankThink.

Thanks to @Alice_P_Frazier and her wonderful team at @mybct for hosting @ICBA and showcasing your efforts to promote communities of prosperity through local lending and acts of service. Witnessing your impact fuels our passion for ICBA's mission. #CommunityBanking #HereforGood

FHLBanks have powered community investment for 90+ years. As @FHFA reviews the system, let’s protect this vital funding source for #CommunityBanks & #HousingFinance. Read more in @BankThink:

90% of the tax-exempt credit union industry’s assets are managed by third-party service providers with no NCUA oversight. This lack of regulatory oversight is particularly concerning given the surge in tax-exempt credit unions acquiring tax-paying community banks.

More confirmation that some institutions are not only too big to fail but maybe even more concerning too big to manage or regulate.

At a time when community support is so important, #communitybanks continue to embody a spirit of service and commitment. Congratulations @ICBA 2024 National Community Bank Service Awards winners for your outstanding contributions! #IndependentBanker

RT @BankPres: Community Bankers: Please read this article! Common sense insights from a keen observer of our industry. Echoes what we all…

Honored to join in and celebrate Steve Yeakel @WeAre_VACB. Thank you Steve for your passion and commitment to Community Banks in VA and across this great country! We @ICBA wish you the very best in retirement!!

This is one record that should not be broken. For the sake of local communities, it's time for Congress to end taxpayer-subsidized industry consolidation.

NCUA Chair Todd Harper is right here—credit unions should focus on serving their members, not leveraging their tax exemption to slap their names on stadiums. Credit unions acting like the nation’s biggest banks should be taxed and regulated like them.

@ICBA continues to sound the alarm on the "outrageous pace" of credit union acquisitions of tax-paying community banks. We're glad the @FDICgov heard our concerns and wants to examine the impact on local communities as reported by @BLaw's @reporterev.

Great to be with ⁦@Mainebankers⁩ - talk about a history of community impact and resiliency! Average age of charters in this state- 155 years- an incredible legacy of service!